American Psychiatric Association: Guide for Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Patientsopens in new window
This guide from the APA is designed to acclimate therapists, including ABA counselors, to working with transgender and gender non-conforming patients, giving an outline of key mental health issues and what mental health professionals can do to create a bias-free environment.
The Center for LGBTQ Evidence-based Applied Researchopens in new window
CLEAR is a research institute run by the University of Palo Alto that provides resources and issue-based training materials for mental health professionals including ABA therapists to create inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people.
Journal of LGBTQ+ Issues in Counselingopens in new window
This annual journal, sponsored by the American Counseling Association, is a resource by and for ABA counselors, therapists, and other mental health professionals focused on the LGBTQ+ experience. It features research on a variety of therapy modalities to help clinicians.
The Trevor Projectopens in new window
The Trevor Project is a national organization that provides mental health resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals, in particular young people. Their website features numerous articles to help professionals like ABA therapists provide supportive, gender-affirming services.
Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE)opens in new window
This organization is devoted to helping ABA counselors and other mental health professionals provide support to LGBTQIA+ patients. Their resources include educational materials, podcasts, advocacy efforts, and more.